Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Policies and procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, licensing requirements, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice and sugar industry codes of practice related to cane railway and transport operations.
Sugar system operations
System operation involves:
planning
coordination
troubleshooting and
optimisation within the operator's level of authority.
Unit operations
Unit operations include:
cane receivals
weighing and feeding
preparation
crushing
boilers
ash system
power generation
waste water treatment
water and air services
juice circuit
clarification
mud filters
evaporators
high and low grade pans
crystallisers
sugar driers and storage
high and low grade fugals.
Control points
Control points refer to those key points in a work process which must be monitored and controlled. This includes:
safety, quality and regulatory control points and
inspection points.
System equipment
Operation and monitoring of equipment and processes typically requires the use of control panels and systems.
Workplace systems
Workplace systems are in place to support production processes. These include:
occupational health and safety
product quality
factory throughput
recovery
maintenance and
environmental management.
Teamwork
Work may require the ability to work within a team environment.
Information systems
Information systems may be print or screen based.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of ability to:
liaise with relevant work areas
confirm that all equipment within the system meets operating standards
monitor implementation of set-up and start-up procedures
monitor observance of work procedures and systems
monitor materials flow and work-in-progress through the system
confirm that the system operates within specified parameters and control points are monitored
determine responses to out-of-specification results or non-conformance within level of responsibility
coordinate batch/product changeovers
plan maintenance and cleaning procedures to minimise disruption
monitor operating efficiencies of the system
review and maintain procedures to support system improvements
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation including advice on safe work practices and environmental requirements
Personal protective clothing and equipment
Company policies and workplace systems including human resources, OHS, quality, food safety and environmental management
Product and process specifications and operating parameters
System processes and related equipment
Materials and services as required
Related work areas and communication system
Planning, resources management and training arrangements
Troubleshooting advice where available
Material Safety Data Sheets where appropriate
Housekeeping standards and procedures
Advice on environmental management issues relevant to work responsibilities
Workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures
Method of assessment
Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.